Dec 23, 2008 - Subtitle=English. This film focuses on Chicken (Jordan Chan), flashing back to his exile in. Young & Dangerous: Goodbye Mr.
Young and Dangerous film series | |
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Traditional | 古惑仔電影系列 |
Mandarin | Gǔ Huò Zái |
Cantonese | Gu2 Waak6 Zai2 |
Directed by | Andrew Lau Cha Chuen Yee Raymond Yip Kant Leung |
Produced by | Andrew Lau Manfred Wong Raymond Chow Wong Jing Cha Chuen Yee Rico Chung William Wu Lee Siu-kei Siu Wah |
Screenplay by | Manfred Wong Sharon Hui Cha Chuen Yee Patrick Kong Lee Siu-kei Cheung Kwok Yuen |
Story by | Cowman Dicky Yau |
Starring | Ekin Cheng Jordan Chan Gigi Lai Simon Yam Anthony Wong Francis Ng Michael Tse Jerry Lamb Jason Chu Shu Qi Roy Cheung Lam Sheung-yee Sandra Ng Wan Yeung-ming Blackie Ko Michael Chan Lee Siu-kei Chin Kar-lok Mark Cheng Danny Lee Kristy Yang Nicholas Tse Peter Ho Frankie Ng Sonny Chiba Moses Chan Loletta Lee Ken Lo Ng Man-tat Sam Lee Daniel Wu |
Music by | Clarence Hui Ronald Ng Chan Kwong-wing Peter Ngor To Chi Chi Tommy Wai Samuel Leung |
Cinematography | Andrew Lau Lai Yiu-fai Kwong Tin Wo |
Edited by | Marco Mak Ma Ko Angie Lam Danny Pang |
Distributed by | Golden Harvest San Bo |
Release date | Young and Dangerous: 1996–1998 Born to Be King: 2000 |
Country | Hong Kong |
Language | Cantonese |
The Young and Dangerousfilm series (Chinese: 古惑仔電影系列) is a collection of Hong Kong films about a group of triad young members, detailing their adventures, dangers and growth in a Hong Kong triad society. The series is based on a popular comic book series known as 'Teddy Boy'.
The series contributed a lot to the public image of triads and was condemned by certain quarters as glorifying secret triad societies. However, it was immensely popular in Hong Kong and spun 9 sequels and spin-offs. Its main actors and actresses have also become major stars in their own right.
Andrew Lau served as cinematographer and director for parts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 a subsidiary of Young and Dangerous later was renamed to Born to Be King including a prequel with radio personality Manfred Wong writing scripts for the ongoing franchise.
- 1The Series
- 1.1Andrew Lau
The Series[edit]
Andrew Lau[edit]
Young and Dangerous (1995–2000)[edit]
- Young and Dangerous (Chinese: 古惑仔之人在江湖) (1995)
- Young and Dangerous tells the story of Chan Ho Nam (Ekin Cheng), 'Chicken' Chiu (Jordan Chan), Tai Tin Yee (Michael Tse), Pao Pan (Jerry Lam) and his brother Chow Pan (Jason Chu) during their inclusion into the 'Hung Hing' Society. The focus is on internal squabbling within the triad, spearheaded by 'Ugly Kwan' (Francis Ng).
- Young and Dangerous 2 (Chinese: 古惑仔之猛龍過江) (1996)
- The story in Young and Dangerous 2 is told in two parts: the first focuses on Chicken and his exile in Taiwan skipped over in the first film. The second half deals with the Hung Hing Society trying to ally with Chicken's Taiwanese triad 'San Luen'. The character 'Banana' (Jason Chu) is recruited into Ho Nam's circle. At the same time, an election to obtain the branch leadership status of Causeway Bay is underway, with Chan Ho Nam as its prime candidate, until a rivalry breaks out between him and another Hung Hing member, 'Tai Fei' (Anthony Wong).
- Young and Dangerous 3 (Chinese: 古惑仔之隻手遮天) (1996)
- Chan Ho Nam and Chicken are back again in Young and Dangerous 3, this time taking on the rival 'Tung Sing' triad, who is attempting to usurp Hung Hing influence in Hong Kong by having Tung Sing member 'Crow' (Roy Cheung) frame Ho Nam for the murder of Hung Hing chairman Chiang Tin Sang (Simon Yam). On the plus side, Chicken finds a new love interest in Wasabi (Karen Mok), the daughter of the comedic priest, Father 'Lethal Weapon' Lam.
- Young and Dangerous 4 (Chinese: 97古惑仔之戰無不勝) (1997)
- When the branch leader position is open for Tuen Mun, Chicken decides to run for it and is up against fellow Hung Hing member 'Barbarian', who resorts to ruthless Tung Sing member 'Thunder Tiger' (Roy Cheung) for help in his candidacy. The triad also has to deal with finding a new chairman to the Hung Hing Society, Chiang Tin Yeung (Alex Man), Chiang Tin Sang's older brother, who resides in Thailand. Young and Dangerous 4 also brings in new characters first appearing among the Hung Hing ranks, such as Ben Hon (Wan Yeung Ming), 'Sister 13' (Sandra Ng) and 'Prince' (Ken Lo).
- Young and Dangerous 5 (Chinese: 98古惑仔之龍爭虎鬥) (1998)
- Although Chicken does not make an appearance, Chan Ho Nam finds a new love interest in the form of Mei Ling (Shu Qi). Meanwhile, Tung Sing returns to cause trouble again for Hung Hing, in the form of new leader Szeto Ho Nam (Mark Cheng). Young and Dangerous 5 occurs during the transfer of Hong Kong sovereignty to China, with the 'boys' becoming 'men', as they develop and mature into more business-like dealings.
- Born to Be King (Chinese: 古惑仔之勝者為王) (2000)
- Born to Be King, also known as Young and Dangerous 6, is the last and final instalment to the mainstream franchise and characters. This film is a return to form for the series with what is considered a fitting end by fans. Chicken is set to marry Nanako (Anya), the daughter of Japanese yakuza boss Isako Kusaraki (Sonny Chiba), to tie relationships between the Taiwanese San Luen triad and Kurasaki's clan. When Chicken is set up and framed again for murder, he seeks his old friends from Hung Hing to clear his name.
Yip Wai Man[edit]
- Once Upon a Time in Triad Society (Chinese: 旺角揸Fit人) (1996)
- The story of a gangster 'Ugly Kwan' (Francis Ng)'s rise and fall in the Triads. This is a sort of spin-off from the Young and Dangerous series. While Ng is basically reprising his role as Ugly Kwan from Young and Dangerous 1 and the priest from the series (Lam) makes an appearance, their ends don't mesh with the Y&D storyline.
- Once Upon a Time in Triad Society 2 (Chinese: 旺角揸Fit人2) (1996)
- Not a continuation of the original, the sequel stars Ng in the role of Dagger who has a reputation for being good with fighting. In reality his reputation has been overblown by rumours and he uses his wit to get out of lethal situations.
- Portland Street Blues (Chinese: 古惑仔情義篇之洪興十三妹) (1998)
- Portland Street Blues is the first spin-off to the franchise, providing a different contrast to the familiar Young and Dangerous films with more character development. This time, the story's focus centres on 'Sister 13'. In a triad underworld dominated by men, the film tells the story of how she faces the trials and tribulations of rising to become the Hung Hing's branch leader of Portland Street, and her willingness to forgo a heterosexual relationship. The film also gives more details and insights on the rival Tung Sing triad and the mutual friendship between Sister 13 and Ben Hon.
- Young and Dangerous: The Prequel (Chinese: 新古惑仔之少年激鬥篇) (1998)
- Showcasing the earlier years of Chan Ho Nam (Nicholas Tse) and Chicken (Sam Lee), this prequel tells of their time during their willingness to follow Hung Hing's 'Uncle Bee'. The film co-stars Shu Qi and Daniel Wu.
- The Legendary 'Tai Fei' (Chinese: 古惑仔激情篇洪興大飛哥) (1999)
- In another spin-off, after Tai Fei obtains branch leadership status of North Point in Young and Dangerous 4, he discovers he has a son. Worse yet, his son is a member of the hated Tung Sing triad, now dealing in narcotics.
- Those Were The Days... (Chinese: 古惑仔之山鸡的故事) (2000)
- This semi-prequel/spin-off follows the life of Chicken before he joined the Hung Hing triad. The film co-stars Gigi Leung as Chicken's childhood friend.
- Once a Gangster (Chinese: 飛砂風中轉) (2010)
- Once a Gangster is a 10th year anniversary spin-off parody. This film does not directly follow the mainstream plot. The film is an action comedy. Both Ekin Cheng and Jordan Chan are starred in the film as 'Sparrow' and 'Roast Pork'.
Jingle Ma Chor-Sing[edit]
- Goodbye Mr. Cool (Chinese: 古惑仔之九龍冰室) (2001)
- Goodbye Mr. Cool is the successor of the Young and Dangerous film series. Ekin Cheng and Karen Mok are starred in the film as 'Dragon' and 'Queen of the Underworld'. The plot follows a retired triad leader (Cheng) whose life of crime has been traded for a waiter's apron at the Kowloon Cafe. Queen of the Underworld (Mok) seduces Dragon back to the crime business. Though Dragon is reluctant to go back, it's only a matter of time before he plays a key role in a bloody gang war.
Daniel Chan Yee-Heng[edit]
- Young and Dangerous: Reloaded (古惑仔之江湖新秩序) (2013)
- This film is a reboot to the series. On a dark Mong Kok night, May, the cousin of Dai Tin-Yee (Dominic Ho), was gang-raped to death by Med King (Deep Ng) and his men. The furious Tin-Yee, together with his buddies, Chan Ho Nam (Him Law), Chicken (Oscar Leung), Pou-Pan (Jazz Lam) tracked down Med King to revenge May's death. As Med King was under the wing of Ugly Kwan (Sammy Sum), a leader of the Hung Hing triad, Kwan gave orders to get rid of Ho-Nam by all means....
Cast includes[edit]
- Ekin Cheng Yee-Kin as Chan Ho Nam
- Jordan Chan Siu-Chun as Chicken / Little Chicken (in Those Were The Days)
- Michael Tse Tin-Wah as Dai Tin Yee / Michael (Born to Be King)
- Jerry Lamb Hiu-Fung as Pou Pan
- Jason Chu Wing-Tong as Chow Pan (1) / Banana Skin (2–5) / Jason (Born to Be King)
- Gigi Lai Chi as Smartie / Tuan Mu Ruo Yu (in Born to Be King)
- Anthony Wong as Tai Fei
- Sandra Ng Kwan Yue – Sister Thirteen/Tsui Siu Siu
- Spencer Lam Seung-Yi as Priest / Lethal Weapon
- Karen Mok Man-Wai as Priest's Daughter
- Francis Ng Chun-Yu as Ugly Kwan
- Frankie Ng Chi Hung as Uncle Bee
- Simon Yam Tat-Wah as Chiang Tin Sang
- Suki Chan Sau-Yue as Ho Yan
- Teresa Ha Ping as Kwan's mother
- Joe Cheng Cho as Boss Ba Bai
- Lee Siu-Kei as Boss Keith
- Shing Fui-On as Boss Saur
- Johnny Wang Lung-Wei as Boss Wai
External links[edit]
- Young & Dangerous: Hung Hing in depth... at www.PodcastOnFire.com
- Reviews of Young & Dangerous 1, 2,3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 at HKCuk.co.uk / PodcastOnFire.com
- Teddy Boy The comic Young and Dangerous is based on
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Portland Street Blues - 1998This is a spinoff/prequel concentrating on Sister Thirteen (Sandra Ng) and the things that caused her to become a Triad, starting with the death of her father at the hands of a gang. Sister Thirteen is one of the most unique — and underwritten — characters in the Y&D series, so the premise of this movie is pretty interesting. It’s also executed well, catapulted through great performances by Ng and (more suprisingly) Hsu Chi. I’m not normally a fan of her work, but her performance as a heroin addict who provides Thirteen’s way into Hung Hing is really good. The movie is a great addition to the series, but also stands alone well, since there are so few non-exploitative stories about women gangsters done anywhere in the world.
Size=277.69MB
Audio=Chinese
Subtitle=English
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Young & Dangerous: The Prequel - 1998
The story takes place after the playground incident in the first film, with Bee saving the kids from Kwan. However, the prequel expands on this. Ho Nam (played here by Tse) does not immediately join up with Bee as he did in Y&D1. He admires Bee and sees the Triad as a way to get out of his poor existence, but does not want to hurt his mother’s feelings or put his friends in jeopardy. Ho Nam still sees school as a way out of the ghetto, but after he is kicked out for singing an “objectionable” song at the school’s talent show, that road is closed to him. After he learns that Chicken (played by Lee) has already joined up with Bee, Ho Nam makes the choice that will determine the rest of his life.
Size=350.52MB
Audio=Chinese
Subtitle=English
Download link=http://www.megaupload.com/?d=B0FFBJ8T
The Legendary Tai Fei - 1999
This film focuses on the character of Tai Fei (Anthony Wong)–from the Young And Dangerous film series–and what happens when he learns he has a teenage son. The ups and downs of triad life are vividly shown in this gritty, semi-realistic portrayal of “Tai Fei”, a feared head of pimps at the notorious Portland Street district of Hong Kong. Fei’s complicated relationships with his ex-lovers and his own son, and his frequent run-ins with the rival gangs hungry for his turf soon pave the way for violence, bloodshed, and heroic justice.
Size=310.88MB
Audio=Chinese
Subtitle=English
Download link=http://www.megaupload.com/?d=3DZG45HA
Those Were The Days - 2000
This installment is another prequel, this time concentrating on Chicken (who, for some reason is called c0ck in this movie). Growing up in the projects, he falls in love with a girl named Gee (Gigi Leung), but she doesn’t like his Triad lifestyle. They eventually come together after the death of Gee’s mother (who Chicken respects as his own mother, so now his surrogate family is complete), but Chicken has to go on the run after killing a rival boss. Months later, they get back together and plan to get married but once again “the life” interferes with Chicken’s plans and it seems like he and Gee will never get together, until almost ten years later when he meets up with her at Sister Thirteen’s (Sandra Ng) wedding.
Size=303.03MB
Audio=Chinese
Subtitle=English
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